gallantry

Meanings

Plural: gallantries

Noun

• the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
• courtesy towards women
• polite attentiveness to women
• courage.
• chivalrous courtliness, especially towards women.
• an instance of gallant behaviour or speech.

Synonyms

chivalry, gallanthood, gallantness, heroism, politesse, valiance, valiancy, valor, valorousness, valour